Registered Nurse Temp PT-AgeCare Dawson

ACIL AgeCare Investments Ltd; Chestermere; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay & benefits

Career growth

Supportive culture

Meaningful work

Community feel

Recognition

Job summary

AgeCare Dawson is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to collaborate with the Director of Care in delivering high-quality, person-centered resident care. The RN will apply nursing knowledge, judgment, and interpersonal skills to support safety, respect, and dignity for residents, families, and staff in a long-term care setting.

You will coordinate nursing and other services for residents, lead shift reports, and ensure documentation and order processing align with AgeCare policies and

Qualifications

• Geriatric and long-term care nursing knowledge.
• Bachelor of Nursing with active RN licensure in good standing.
• Familiarity with Canadian health acts and safety regulations.
• Experience in activation, nursing, and personnel administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing and other services for residents within the neighbourhood.
• Lead shift report with health care team, informing changes in residents’ status.
• Document significant changes in residents’ condition per AgeCare policies.
• Review physician orders and ensure timely implementation.
• Escalate difficulties in processing orders to the Director of Care/Assistant Director of Care.

Skills

Geriatric nursing

Rehabilitation nursing

Long-term care

Activation

Nursing leadership

Personnel administration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

RN license in good standing

Job description

The Opportunity

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible to the Director of Care collaborating on the delivery of resident care to meet individual needs within his/her level of competency. They will integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, judgment, and interpersonal attributes required to provide safe and ethical professional nursing services to residents. The RN provides quality and safe resident care. The RN promotes teamwork and a culture that supports AgeCare Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of Respect, Teamwork, Quality and encourages practices that respect resident, family and staff rights, individuality, and diversity. The RN promotes health and safety awareness in the workplace. Within the scope of this position, the RN takes on a key role to continually provide an environment promoting a culture of resident safety and freedom from harm and injury.

What You Will Do

Coordinates nursing and other services for the residents within the neighbourhood and with other services within the residence. Leads shift report with members of the health care team, ensuring that all team members are informed of changes in residents’ status. Records significant changes in residents’ condition; ensures documentation in the residents’ chart adheres to AgeCare policies and procedures and Provincial College of Nurses and Standards of Practice. Reviews and processes physician orders as per procedure, ensuring orders are implemented as soon as possible. Immediately communicates difficulties in processing physician orders to the Director of Care/Assistant Director of Care.

What You Will Bring

A sound knowledge and background in geriatric, rehabilitation or long-term care nursing including activation, nursing, and personnel administration. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Knowledge of the Fixing Long-Term Care Act and Regulations, the appropriate sections of the Health Disciplines Act, Occupation Health and Safety Act, Pharmacy Act, Food and Drugs Act (Canada), Controlled Substances Act (Canada) Health Promotion and Protection Act, Personal Health Protection Act, Coroners Act, Provincial College of Nurses and Standards of Practice and other pertinent Federal, Provincial and Municipal Statues which influence the operation of the Nursing Home and more specifically the nursing department. Registration and membership in good standing with provincial registry.

What We Offer

• Great Pay & Benefits: Competitive salary with health benefits and paid time off.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for training, education, and advancement.
• Supportive Culture: A diverse and inclusive team where everyone is valued.
• Meaningful Work: Make a real impact on our residents' lives.
• Community Feel: Build strong connections with residents, their families, and your colleagues.
• Recognition: Your hard work is celebrated and rewarded.

About Us

For over 25 years, AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant and supportive communities, providing high-quality care and fostering meaningful connections. With over 50 communities across Alberta, BC and Ontario, we offer a comfortable, home-like atmosphere where residents can age with dignity and respect. Guided by our values of trust, quality, respect and teamwork, our compassionate and dedicated team is at the core of our success, ensuring that residents enjoy a rich quality of life in an environment tailored to their needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Work Details

Work Location: AgeCare Dawson Address: 77 Merganser Drive West, Chestermere, AB T1X 3J5 FTE: 0.70 Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Since 1998 AgeCare has been dedicated to creating vibrant communities that celebrate and support aging with dignity, independence and community interaction for seniors. We offer our residents a safe and secure home-like atmosphere where they and their families can be assured peace of mind. We want to hear from you if you are a talented, motivated, and embrace our guiding principles of: Trust: Act with integrity and fairness Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and compassion Quality: Relentlessly pursue excellence in care and service Teamwork: Uplift each other with positive energy and support